High winds lead to closures of north-east schools, roads and cancellation of public transport
Roads, public transport, businesses and schools are all affected this morning as overnight high winds continue to hit the north-east this morning.
Dozens of homes are without power - the latest reports can be found at the SSE site here
Several schools have been closed or see transport changes due to loss of power or blocked roads.
As of 7.30am -
Aberchirder Primary School Closed to everyone
Aboyne Academy Closed to everyone
Alford Academy Changes to transport routes
Anna Ritchie School Closed to everyone
Auchterless School Closed to everyone
Banff Academy Closed to everyone
Barthol Chapel School Closed to everyone
Bracoden School Closed to everyone
Crudie School Closed to everyone
Daviot School Closed to everyone
Drumblade School Closed to everyone
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Ellon Academy Closed to everyone
Ellon Primary School Closed to everyone
Fordyce School Closed to everyone
Fraserburgh Academy Closed to everyone
Fyvie School Closed to everyone
Gordon Primary School Closed to everyone
Gordon Schools (The) Closed to everyone
Hatton School, Cruden Closed to everyone
Inverurie Academy Changes to transport routes
Kemnay Academy Closed to everyone
Kennethmont School Closed to everyone
King Edward School Closed to everyone
Lumsden School Opening delayed
Macduff Primary School Closed to everyone
Meldrum Academy Closed to everyone
Mintlaw Academy Closed to everyone
Monquhitter School Closed to everyone
Old Rayne School Closed to everyone
Ordiquhill School Closed to everyone
Rayne North School Closed to everyone
Rhynie School Closed to everyone
Rothienorman School Closed to everyone
Slains School Closed to everyone
St Andrews School, Fraserburgh Closed to everyone
Tarves School Closed to everyone
Turriff Academy Closed to everyone
Turriff Primary School Closed to everyone
Whitehills School Closed to everyone
The updated list can be found here.
Travel -
Scotrail say due to the wet and windy weather caused by #StormOtto, they have had to implement an Emergency Timetable / Speed Restrictions for many areas across the country.
Please check travel apps/Scotrail website for latest info.
Stagecoach have cancelled several services this morning and are providing real time updates via https://twitter.com/StagecoachBBird
Roads -
B999 blocked by fallen tree near Whitecairns.
A947 affected between Turriff and Fyvie and also near King Edward by fallen trees.
Tree down on Fraserburgh to Banff road just before New Pitsligo blocking whole road.
Tree down at New Leeds on A952
Tree blocking the Aberchirder to Banff road
Trees down on the Mintlaw to New Pitsligo road
A96 Keith-Huntly restricted in both directions between Keith and Huntly due to fallen trees on the carriageway🌳
